Conditional Sentences and Hypothetical Statements Flashcards

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a mixed conditional.

Answer: If I had studied harder, I would have a better job now.

A mixed conditional uses past perfect in the if-clause and 'would + base verb' in the main clause to show a past cause with a present result.

Which sentence expresses a real, likely condition in the future?

Answer: If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.

The first conditional (if + present simple, will + base verb) expresses a real, likely future condition.

What does the sentence 'Were I in your position, I would resign' mean?

Answer: If I were in your position, I would resign.

Inverted conditionals omit 'if' and move the auxiliary verb before the subject; 'Were I' equals 'If I were.'

Select the correct completion: 'She would have arrived on time _____ the traffic been lighter.'

Answer: had

In formal inverted third conditionals, 'had' replaces 'if … had,' placing the auxiliary before the subject.

Which sentence is an example of the zero conditional?

Answer: If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.

The zero conditional (if + present simple, present simple) states universal truths or scientific facts.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'unless' in a conditional.

Answer: Unless you hurry, you'll miss the bus.

'Unless' means 'if … not,' so it should not be followed by another negative; the correct form is 'unless you hurry.'

What is the meaning of 'Supposing you won the lottery, what would you do?'

Answer: Imagine the hypothetical situation that you won the lottery.

'Supposing' introduces a hypothetical scenario in the same way 'if' does in a second conditional.